Enzo Maresca fired a warning to Estevao Willian as Chelsea fans clamour to see the £29 million ($39m) wonderkid start matches. The 18-year-old Brazilian made his competitive debut for the club in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and earned praise for his impressive cameo from the right-wing. However, Maresca, while acknowledging the teenager’s promise, is resisting the temptation to rush him.
Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool to prepare a 'Plan B for Alexander Isak' as the Reds legend claimed that a £130 million-plus fee should get them Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe. The Sweden international is refusing to play and train for Newcastle. Isak's growing discontent has stemmed from what he claims are "broken promises" made by club management, as the striker pushes for a move to Anfield.
Manchester United’s academy has seen its fair share of special talents, but even by their lofty standards, Joseph Junior “JJ” Gabriel is breaking the mould as Ruben Amorim called the 14-year-old "Kid Messi" into first-team training at Carrington. The London-born forward earned the nickname since he first lit up YouTube clips five years ago, dazzling with mazy dribbles and outrageous goals.
Marc Guehi did little to calm transfer links to Liverpool after Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Fredrikstad on Thursday night. The 25-year-old England defender, who has just under a year left on his current deal, is valued at around £45 million by the south London club. But with Guehi potentially walking away for nothing next summer, the Premier League champions are determined not to overpay.
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze is heading to Arsenal in a blockbuster £67.5 million deal, and manager Oliver Glasner has made no attempt to hide his fury at how the saga has unfolded, leaving them with little time to find a replacement. The England international pulled out of Thursday night’s historic 1-0 Conference League play-off victory over Fredrikstad just hours before kick-off, with Glasner admitting he was blindsided by the timing.
Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has played down talk of an exit this summer despite strong interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. Spurs are eyeing the attacker after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. Rogers insists he is happy at Villa and focused only on playing with Unai Emery's side, however, he has kept the potential of a move open amid the speculation.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has singled out Martin Zubimendi for praise after the summer signing impressed him in pre-season and showed flashes of quality in his Premier League debut against Manchester United. The Norwegian believes the Spaniard can give the Gunners a 'new dimension' as he settles into English football after his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad.
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is considering his future after Galatasaray matched the Premier League champions’ £15 million valuation ($20.1m). The Switzerland international, who played a key role in Pep Guardiola's side’s treble success, faces competition for game time as the Catalan tactician looks to trim his squad options before the transfer window closes.
Wrexham have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old defender Callum Doyle from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7.5 million. The England Under-21 international has penned a four-year contract to become the club’s tenth summer signing, taking their total spending to over £30m as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue their bold Championship rebuild.
Eberechi Eze is the missing link for Arsenal in their hunt for a first Premier League crown under Mikel Arteta, according to former Gunner Paul Merson.
Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has urged patience with Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish striker endured a tough Premier League debut against Manchester United. Arsenal’s marquee summer signing lasted just 60 minutes before being replaced by Kai Havertz in the 1-0 win, failing to register a single shot and often appearing isolated against the United defence.
Roy Keane has opened up on the details of his Manchester United contracts, revealing not only his wages but also a remarkable demand that Sir Alex Ferguson allowed. The former midfielder’s old deal showed a huge signing bonus and even a personal concession for flights to Cork, giving fans a rare glimpse into life behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
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